Srinagar: Real Kashmir Football Club (RKFC) continued their winning streak, securing a 3-1 victory over Shillong Lajong FC in their last home game of round one, season 2023-2024.
The match at TRC Ground in Srinagar witnessed a strong start from the Snow Leopards, with Kamal Issah scoring in the fifth minute. Then in the 16th minute, Karim Samb of Shilling Lajong FC scored a goal and equaled the score.
Amidst the biting cold, spectators passionately cheering for their team. In the first half, both teams were 1-1 on the scoreboard.
RKFC relentlessly pressured the visiting team and scored two more goals in the second half.
RKFC regained the lead with Gnohere Krizo’s goal in the 55th minute. Local boy Mohammad Inam sealed the victory with a 69th-minute strike and was declared man of the match.
The RKFC is on third place on the points table, tied on 20 points with Sreenidi Deccan FC, trailing only on goal difference. The Kashmir team has played 10 games so far with six wins, two draws and two losses.
Shillong Lajong’s second consecutive loss keeps them in fifth place with 16 points.
RKFC will now play their next away match against Delhi FC on December 24.
